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Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote about how Vanguard's early stumbles foreshadowed the changing MMORPG industry. In January 2007, when Vanguard lurched its way to launch, the genre was barely a decade old; it was booming, and it had never suffered hardship on a massive scale. In the west, we'd seen only three "major" MMOs sunset (Motor City Online, Earth and Beyond, and Asheron's Call 2), and only one MMO, Anarchy Online, had "gone F2P," though we hadn't yet thought to call it yet because it was such a rare and new thing. In fact, it wasn't until 2008's first big wave of AAA, post-World of Warcraft MMOs launched and mostly flopped that MMORPG players gave much thought to the future of the genre and how WoW had reshaped (and possibly broken) it. Maybe not even then.

Here in 2015, sunsets are commonplace, and the vast majority of modern MMOs have adopted some sort of subscriptionless model. Last year, we lost more than a dozen MMOs, including Vanguard itself, all of them wiped from the face of the earth (at least until someone decides to resurrect them), and several more under development were canceled, leading to concern among industry watchers like those of us who pen for Massively. Let's try to get some perspective and revisit the MMOs we lost in 2014.

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age-of-empires-onlineclone-wars-adventurescwadawngatedoctor-who-worlds-in-timeeditorialfeaturedfree-realmslegend-of-eddalegend-of-silkroadlord-of-ultimaluniamythic-entertainmentop-edopinionproject-titanrantrantsrusty-heartsstar-wars-attack-squadronsstar-wars-clone-wars-adventuressunsetsunsetstransformers-universeultima-forevervanguardwizardry-onlineworking-as-intendedworld-of-darknessFri, 23 Jan 2015 12:00:00 -0500319|21129080http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/10/not-so-massively-overwatchs-reveal-hearthstones-expansion-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Massively&ncid=rss_semi
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/10/not-so-massively-overwatchs-reveal-hearthstones-expansion-a/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/10/not-so-massively-overwatchs-reveal-hearthstones-expansion-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

Blizzard announced online team-shooter Overwatch at BlizzCon. Chris Metzen says Blizzard is trying to build a more representative game with less hypersexualization.

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blizzardblizzconbrianna-royce-nsmbungiechris-metzencompetitive-gamingd3dawngatedestinydiablodiablo-3diablo-iidiablo-mmodotadota-2e-sporte-sportseliteelite-dangerousesportesportsf2pfeaturedfree-to-playgoblins-vs-gnomeshearthstoneheroes-of-the-stormhexhotshunternetleague-of-legendslolmechwarrior-onlinemobamoonrisenewsnot-so-massivelynsmopinionoverwatchpvpround-uproundupshards-of-warstar-citizensunsetthe-crewthe-divisionvideovideosworld-of-speedworld-of-tankswotMon, 10 Nov 2014 20:00:00 -0500319|20988362http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/07/betawatch-november-1-7-2014/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Massively&ncid=rss_semi
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/07/betawatch-november-1-7-2014/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/07/betawatch-november-1-7-2014/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsTrove departs the Betawatch list this week, having soft-launched with an open beta destined to go unwiped. Heroes of the Storm will head to closed beta on January 13th. And Blizzard announced Overwatch, a team-based online shooter that'll hit beta in 2015. What else is new in the world of MMO testing?

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We hope you haven't pinned your future MOBA hopes on Dawngate, as EA has decided to take this title out of the running completely. Dawngate, which has been in beta most of this year, said today that it will be shutting down service in 90 days and is refunding testers any money they have spent thus far.

"Today, I have the unenviable task of announcing that we've decided to stop development of Dawngate," Group General Manager Matt Bromberg posted. "Dawngate has been in beta for almost 18 months, including a full open beta for the past six months. Through that time, we've taken a lot of feedback from players and delivered lots of new features and innovations. And although the game has grown, we're not seeing the progress we'd hoped for."

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/06/not-so-massively-star-citizens-guinness-record-dota-2s-mega/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/06/not-so-massively-star-citizens-guinness-record-dota-2s-mega/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

Star Citizen hit 55 million in crowdfunding funds, setting a new Guinness record for "the largest crowdfunding anything of all time." Chris Roberts says the team is working even harder on new ships.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/06/16/not-so-massively-destiny-star-citizen-and-elite-at-e3/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/06/16/not-so-massively-destiny-star-citizen-and-elite-at-e3/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

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brianna-royce-nsmcompetitive-gamingconconsoleconsolesconventionconvention-coveraged3dawngatedayzdestinydiablo-3diablo-iiidotae-sporte-sportse3e3-2014electronic-entertainment-expoeliteelite-dangerousesportesportseveeve-valkyrieevent-coverageexpof2pfeaturedfree-to-playmarvel-heroesmassively-event-coveragemobanewsno-mans-skynot-so-massivelynsmoculus-riftopinionplanetside-2pvpround-uproundupsmitestar-citizenthe-crewthe-divisionvalkyrievideovideosvirtual-realityvrwarframeworld-of-tanksworld-of-warshipsMon, 16 Jun 2014 20:00:00 -0400319|20909390http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/06/09/e3-2014-see-dawngates-badass-bookish-nerds-honored-in-a-new/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Massively&ncid=rss_semi
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/06/09/e3-2014-see-dawngates-badass-bookish-nerds-honored-in-a-new/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/06/09/e3-2014-see-dawngates-badass-bookish-nerds-honored-in-a-new/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsDawngate is looking to bring a little something different to the MOBA field, as evidenced in its catchphrase, "break the meta." In a new video, Waystone Games devs list off several reasons why Dawngate isn't your average MMO. These include more of a focus on flexible team strategy, an epic storyline, and even the embrace of "badass bookish nerd" characters.

Is this all just big bluster or shrewd design strategy? Check out the video after the jump and let us know what you think.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/13/jukebox-heroes-a-civil-chat-with-dawngates-jeff-broadbent/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/13/jukebox-heroes-a-civil-chat-with-dawngates-jeff-broadbent/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsMassively: Today we have tea, crumpets, and the ever-so-delightful company of Composer Jeff Broadbent. Mr. Broadbent is here to talk about his work on the score for the upcoming MOBA Dawngate. So is working in the online video game world becoming a habit for you, going from PlanetSide 2 to Dawngate?

Jeff Broadbent: It does seem the online video games are becoming the norm! I am actually working on a couple of new online games also at the moment. The interesting thing about the game market today is that there are many different platforms including mobile, downloadable, online, and console, so it's quite diversified.

The Dawngate gig came about through audio director Caleb Epps. I was staying in touch with Caleb, and he let me know about a new project he was working on. He had me create a couple of demo tracks for the game, and based on that material, I was given the opportunity to score the game.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/14/not-so-massively-heroes-of-the-storms-new-heroes-dawnguards/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/14/not-so-massively-heroes-of-the-storms-new-heroes-dawnguards/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

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brianna-royce-nsmcompetitive-gamingd3dawngatediablo-3diablo-iiidotae-sporte-sportsesportesportsf2pfeaturedfree-to-playhearthstoneheroes-of-the-stormhotsinfinite-crisismobanewsnot-so-massivelynsmopinionpax-eastpvpround-uproundupsmitestar-citizenstate-of-decayvideovideoswarframeMon, 14 Apr 2014 20:00:00 -0400319|20865531http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/11/betawatch-april-5-11-2014/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Massively&ncid=rss_semi
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/11/betawatch-april-5-11-2014/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/11/betawatch-april-5-11-2014/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsVenus Rising's internal alpha officially kicked off this week, and we're sure you can't wait to log in and do... whatever it is people do in there. Take totally platonic baths, maybe. What else is new in the world of MMO betas this week?

Trion announced that ArcheAge is officially in alpha! The NDA's down, too.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/09/eas-dawngate-moba-gets-open-beta-new-trailer/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/09/eas-dawngate-moba-gets-open-beta-new-trailer/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsElectronic Arts and Waystone Games want you to know that their Dawngate MOBA is now in open beta. Should you play it? That depends on whether you value things like resource gathering and character customization in your MOBAs.

If you're still not sure, you can have a look at Dawngate's "Break the Meta" trailer after the cut. Don't forget our hands-on impressions while you're at it.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/17/not-so-massively-hearthstones-launch-infinite-crisis-soft-la/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/17/not-so-massively-hearthstones-launch-infinite-crisis-soft-la/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/14/hands-on-with-moba-dawngates-closed-beta/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/14/hands-on-with-moba-dawngates-closed-beta/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsDawngate. Another day, another MOBA, right? So why bother with this one? What does it do differently? What does it do better? Why play this over something else? I can't be the only gamer asking these questions, especially in such an oversaturated market, so I spent my weekend playing EA's Dawngate closed beta for that very reason. Here's how it all works.

When entering a match, you'll choose your character and then your preferred role to help coordinate with your group. This isn't just an "I'm going to jungle" icon; it actually provides you certain benefits for playing your role correctly. For example, a "hunter" does bonus damage to jungle NPCs and is healed for a portion of their total health after you kill them.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/03/not-so-massively-d3s-loot-revamp-poes-mini-expansion-and-da/http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/03/not-so-massively-d3s-loot-revamp-poes-mini-expansion-and-da/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsWelcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/27/not-so-massively-diablo-iii-stats-lol-all-stars-tournament-an/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/27/not-so-massively-diablo-iii-stats-lol-all-stars-tournament-an/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsPath of Exile revealed plans to expand its multiplayer options with new group loot options in the next patch, which should come as good news to anyone who runs endgame maps with other players. Blizzard continued its Diablo III anniversary celebrations with an interesting new infographic packed full of stats on the game's first year of operation.

The League of Legends All-Stars tournament was a huge success, with the massive event in Shanghai being streamed live around the world. In celebration, Riot Games also released a new cinematic trailer. Russian MOBA Prime World prepared for its upcoming second closed beta event, and Infinite Crisis expanded its roster with new champion Shazam.

Upcoming sci-fi sandbox Elite: Dangerous showed off redesigned ships in its latest development newsletter, and it's not the only new game in development. This week we heard of upcoming military-themed browser MOBA Merc Elite and MOBA Dawngate, the latter of which aims to bring RTS elements back to the genre.

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Last week's kind-of announced MOBA from EA entitled Dawngate is now ready to be a thing that people can clamor over.

A new video exclusive at Machinima (also embedded below) shows off a bit of a behind-the-scenes explanation of what Dawngate offers to MOBA fans. Members of the Waystone Games team explain the game's rich lore, unique mechanics such as regenerating towers, resource gathering, RTS-style strategies, and more.

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http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/not-so-massively-cash-moba-tournaments-diablo-iiis-birthday/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/not-so-massively-cash-moba-tournaments-diablo-iiis-birthday/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsDota 2 celebrated the incredible sales of its world championship interactive compendium with free gifts for all players; the compendium has now sold over 266,000 units, raising the prize fund in The International to over $2,000,000 US. Third-person MOBA SMITE has recently entered the competitive tournament scene with two new weekly $1,000 tournaments. Rise of Immortals also announced its first competitive tournament since the Battle For Graxia update and revealed details of its hilariously-named ranged centaur character Murderhoof.

League of Legends revealed the new custom item set feature coming in Patch 3.7 and published a new champion spotlight video on classic ranged carry Ashe. Guardians of Middle-Earth also released its latest paid DLC character, The Mouth of Sauron, based on a character who was originally cut from the cinematic release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Diablo III celebrated the first anniversary of its release on May 15th with anniversary livestreams and a magic-find bonus for all players. The latest patch also raised the increments in which money can be sold on the Real Money Auction House to ten million in response to massive oversupply. Path of Exile revealed details of its upcoming Patch 0.1.1.0 that will add new party loot options and other features, and Star Citizen showed off its new website with a special e-commerce section in which players can buy ships for cash.

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"Dawngate is a new MOBA, built from the ground up to look and feel familiar while offering a whole new way to experience MOBA gameplay." These are the opening words of a new website for Dawngate, developed by Waystone Games and published by EA.

Joystiq notes that the Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube links on the site are either inactive or private, leading us to believe that this game wasn't exactly meant to be public knowledge just yet. There is also speculation that Waystone Games is a dev studio reborn from the ashes of Dead Space 3's Visceral Games, which dissolved last year.

Joystiq
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dawngateEAmobamultiplayer-online-battle-arenavisceral-gameswaystone-gamesThu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 -0400319|20571802http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/dawngate-site-points-to-new-ea-moba/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Joystiq&ncid=rss_semi
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A website for a new fantasy MOBA called Dawngate launched this morning, listing EA and a company called Waystone Games as involved. As spotted by online sleuth superannuation, the site apparently launched early. Links to Twitch. Twitter, and YouTube lead to accounts either inactive or private.

"Dawngate is a new MOBA," the page reads, "Built from the ground up to look and feel familiar while offering a whole new way to experience MOBA gameplay. Dawngate empowers you to forge the champions you love for the roles you want in a competitive arena, shaped by ever-evolving, community-driven content and story."

Superannuation suggests Dawngate is the MOBA seemingly outed by Visceral Games job listings late last year, and that Visceral's free-to-play group has been renamed Waystone Games. Apart from the little that's on the site, there's no other info on the studio.

Earlier this year, it was speculated Visceral had undergone massive restructuring following below-target sales of Dead Space 3, claims which EA strenuously denied. EA recently announced 900 layoffs across its total workforce as part of organizational restructuring.

The Dawngate website has a page that allows users to register for a chance to take part in an upcoming beta. As far as we could see, signing up requires an Origin account.